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NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space station

NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Just over a day after blasting off , a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts . The four newcomers — representing the U.S.
As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back

As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back

The next time you’re due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have.
Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts

Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts

As an infant, Connor Phillips was born three months premature with cerebral palsy. The science that saved his life was the inspiration that led to his role studying brain processes as a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health .
Kashmir's Sufi music lovers are sticking with the audio cassette

Kashmir's Sufi music lovers are sticking with the audio cassette

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Farooq Ahmad Shaksaaz presses a button on his 1970 Sharp cassette player, and with a hefty clack the machine whirrs to life.
Trump signs order to gut staff at Voice of America and other US-funded media organizations

Trump signs order to gut staff at Voice of America and other US-funded media organizations

President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming, with the organization's director saying all VOA employees have been put on leave.
Clients of Halifax 'rage room' take aim at portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump

Clients of Halifax 'rage room' take aim at portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump

HALIFAX — After placing a framed photo of U.S. President Donald Trump on a table, Matthew Burke steps back and takes a mighty swing with a baseball bat. Glass shatters as the frame explodes. The obliterated image vanishes.
Albanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election

Albanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania's opposition Saturday protested the left-wing government's decision to shut down TikTok, calling the move censorship ahead of May 11 parliamentary elections.
Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks

Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Driverless 'bus of the future' is tested in Barcelona

Driverless 'bus of the future' is tested in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Commuters in downtown Barcelona have been able to ride the bus for free this week. There’s just one catch: this mini-bus has no one at the wheel.
Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

COULEE DAM, Wash. (AP) — Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S.
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